2009 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · WP58 FWB
2009 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 154,174 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP58 FWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 154,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP58 FWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi A3 (WP58 FWB) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
WP58 FWB Mileage History
- 17/09/2022131,339 mi
- 23/08/2024141,188 mi+9,849 mi
- 23/08/2024141,188 mi
- 04/08/2025148,442 mi+7,254 mi
- 22/08/2026154,174 mi+5,732 mi
Average of roughly 5,812 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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